Online Dental CE

Are You Suffering From Cementation Anxiety? Presenter: Dr. Lee Ann Brady CE Supporter: Ivoclar Release Date: 10/12/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/12/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Symptoms: • Restorative failures • Sensitivity • Clean-up nightmares • Poor esthetics It's important to use the right cement with the restorative material you are placing. This CE webinar will cure your cementation phobia!

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How To Improve Your Team’s Performance Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 10/11/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

If you don’t have a strong team supporting you, your practice will never meets its full potential. But how do you turn struggling team members into thriving team members who excel in their roles? Learn strategies to help you strengthen your team, which will in turn grow your production numbers and your bottom line.

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The Full Contour Zirconia Crown: A Clear Path for Preparation, Impressioning and Cementation Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: Microcopy Release Date: 10/11/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As our materials have changed so must our style of treating the final restoration. In this CE webinar, join us as we explore the ins and outs of zirconia restorations and prepare a clear recipe for optimum success.

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Denture Relines: The Hard and Soft of it all! Presenter: Dr. Sam Halabo CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 10/6/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/6/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Relining dentures can be a challenging and frustrating experience for the patient and the dentist. Whether working with implants or dentures alone it is important to know different techniques to help the fully or partially edentulous patient. In this CE webinar, learning when to use which materials (whether to use a hard or soft reline) can make the procedure predictable and rewarding at the same time.

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Radiation Safety with the Pediatric and Adolescent Patient Presenter: Dr. Juan Yepes CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 10/5/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/5/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Join your fellow colleagues to participate in this live CE webinar with Dr. Juan Yepes, pediatric dentist and radiologist, to explain the latest methods of how we, as health care providers, can limit radiation exposure while still obtaining quality diagnostic images. Tips on explaining these concepts to parents will also be discussed.

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Complex Endodontic Treatment Planning Presenter: Dr. Joseph Chikvashvili CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 10/4/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/4/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This supportive CE webinar will review non-conventional treatment options involving endodontic and restorative therapies. It will stress unique solutions to multifaceted cases. It is meant to engage the dentist’s creativity in an effort to demonstrate that there are more options to treatment than what is generally accepted.

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Sealing the Root Canal System: The Continuous Wave of Condensation Presenter: Dr. Gary Glassman CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 10/3/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/3/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will focus on evidence based research on sealing the root canal system with respect to obturation in three dimensions and restoration of the endodontically treated tooth. Focus will be on the Continuous Wave of Condensation.

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“Back to the Future” with Glass Ionomer Materials Presenter: Dr. Jeff Brucia CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 9/29/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/29/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar provides an overview of another option you should consider using everyday. A comprehensive discussion of the ever-changing world of Glass Ionomers will address the following questions. Do they still cause sensitivity? Are they any more aesthetic? Are they strong enough? How and where should they be used? Do they adhere to tooth structure?

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Yoganomics: Postural Health & Ergonomic Considerations for the Dental Professional Presenter: Kristy Menage Bernie, RDH, MS, RYT CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 9/28/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/28/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar overviews the benefits of yoga in postural health and sound ergonomic practices essential in maintaining optimal clinician health. A review of ergonomics will be included and incorporate specific methods to enhance ergonomic clinical positioning and techniques to prevent repetitive stress related injuries. In addition, yoga research as it relates to postural and total health will be presented as well as the impact of yoga on the various body systems. Participants will also be introduced to the various styles of yoga practice and have the opportunity to experience poses that can be employed daily in the dental setting.

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Practical Approaches to Effective and Safe Instrument Processing Presenter: Dr. Fiona Collins CE Supporter: COLTENE Release Date: 9/28/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/28/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will address the importance of instrument reprocessing in the context of historical information, antimicrobial resistance and enabling sterilization. A review of the key steps involved and PPE will be provided. This is followed by a discussion on options for effectively and safely cleaning and reprocessing instruments and devices during reprocessing. The role of mechanical and digital technology will also be addressed.

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Predictable Esthetics and Function Presenter: Dr. Brian Harris CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 9/27/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/27/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, we will discuss all aspects of restorative dentistry including bonding, cementation, bulk fill composites, and how to get predictable anterior esthetics. We will learn how choosing the correct bonding systems and materials will make you work more efficiently, reduce post op sensitivity, and produce quality long lasting restorations. We will also discuss how to diagnose and treat more cosmetic cases using Dr. Harris's step by step Patient Discovery treatment planning process.

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Understanding Dental Patients with Eating Disorders Presenter: Linda Douglas, RDH, B.Sc. CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 9/27/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/27/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Knowledge saves lives! As dental professionals, we are in an ideal position to detect signs of potentially fatal eating disorders in our patients, and participate in secondary prevention, in order to improve outcomes. This presentation provides an overview of eating disorders and their early warning signs, plus insight into the psychological aspects of eating disorders. It includes recommendations for in-office care, and oral health counseling to minimize complications and damage to the hard and soft oral tissues, in order to keep patients pain-free, and improve quality of life. Communications strategies are discussed, which could facilitate disclosure and early medical referral.

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Targeting the Complications of Xerostomia Presenter: Linda Douglas, RDH, B.Sc. CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 9/27/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/27/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Nowadays, we all encounter an increasing number of patients who face the oral and systemic health challenges related to salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia. This presentation helps us to appreciate anew how essential saliva is for our health, and provides an overview of the etiologies, signs and symptoms of salivary gland hypofunction. The diagnostic techniques for pathologies related to xerostomia are also discussed. Recommendations for in –office interventions, and self-care protocols to minimize damage to the oral hard and soft tissues, and relieve xerostomia symptoms are outlined, as well as valuable techniques to monitor the severity of a dry mouth, and evaluate the efficacy of our interventions over time.

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Bioactive Restoratives: Giving Teeth What They Want Presenter: Dr. John Comisi and Larry Clark CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 9/27/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/27/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Join us for the opportunity to learn about bioactivity and biomimetics, and new dental materials that incorporate bioactivity. Discussions will include the background of bioactivity, where it comes from and how the science has progressed. In this CE webinar, we will learn about bioactive dental materials and how to incorporate them in patient treatment. Preventive and restorative bioactive materials will be discussed in the program, with an emphasis on prevention and preventative techniques.

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Digital Radiography 2-D to 3-D and Everything in Between Presenter: Dr. Martin Jablow CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 9/26/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/26/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

There are so many choices now in the 2-D and 3-D imaging world. In this CE webinar, learn what the benefits are for a sensor, PSP, Panoramic and CBCT. This will help you choice the right products for your office.

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BioActive Oral Medicine Presenter: Dr. Mark Cannon CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 9/25/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/25/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

By attending this CE webinar, the participants will: • Learn the most successful methods for placing quality restorations including: use of isolation, wedges, matrix, and bitine separators. • Identify the ionic exchange benefits for prevention of microleakage and recurrent caries • Implement the techniques that increase restoration longevity, reduce clinical failures and decrease sensitivity

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Fluoride White Varnish - Its Use, Hints, and Tips Presenter: Dr. Nick Barker CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 9/25/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/25/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar will explore the function and efficacy of fluoride varnish in preventive dental treatment. We will explore varnish chemistry and how it benefits the tooth, and make particular reference to penetration of the tooth structure. We will also take the opportunity to look at the potential risks in application and what after-care provisions need to be considered to maintain efficacy of the treatment.

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Managing Patient Comfort - The Roadmap to Success Presenter: Dr. Tanya Brown CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 9/21/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/21/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Some Dentists and dental teams are working harder than ever for less than stellar results. Whether it is fear of the Dentist, fear of needles, fear of small spaces, or fear of the unknown, the majority of patients have some level of dental fear. High performing dental teams understand that they must be experts in making their patients feel comfortable. In this CE webinar, come learn the secrets of what the most successful practices are doing to keep their patients comfortable, their schedules full, and their case acceptance up!

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Pediatric Composite Restorations for the General Practitioner Presenter: Dr. Carla Cohn CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 9/19/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/19/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Your pediatric patients require special attention. You must treat your child patient, all the while managing behavior. Your work must be both effective and efficient, procedures and protocols tried and true, and above all your equipment and materials must be reliable. Knowing and understanding the properties of restorative materials available in the market will make your restorations more effective and you more successful. This fast paced and informative CE webinar will focus on a unique rapid action polymerization composite restorative material and it’s benefits when caring for kids.

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Amalgam Management and the 7 Deadly Sins of Posterior Composites Presenter: Dr. David Clark CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 9/18/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/18/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

For health, environmental and esthetic reasons most dentists have reduced or completely eliminated the use of amalgam and moved towards composites for direct posterior restorations. In this CE webinar, you’ll learn about the goals of the Minamata Convention, the practical implications of the EPA regulations governing amalgam disposal, and how to avoid the “7 Deadly Sins of Posterior Composites”. These practical tips are designed to help you with prep design, matrix placement, material adaptation and finishing/polishing to help you create durable, long lasting and esthetic posterior composites.

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The Art of Temporization - The Blueprint for Predictable Facial Changes Through Aesthetic Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Elliot Mechanic CE Supporter: DMG America Release Date: 9/15/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/15/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The ability to create and modify provisional restorations simply and quickly has opened the door to predictable aesthetic dentistry. Unlike plastic surgery, dental temporization allows the patient to preview his or her new smile and then alter it as necessary for functional, esthetic and phonetic reasons. A well-made temporary restoration, the key to an aesthetic restoration, provides the lab with a blueprint for tooth length, width, thickness, arch form and position, midline cant, and occlusion. Once the patient has approved the temporary, the lab replicates it in porcelain using silicone templates. In this CE webinar, material selection and usage, as well as the working/re-working process (all crucial to the success of temporaries) will be thoroughly discussed.

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5 Steps to YES! for Periodontal Therapy Presenter: Wendy Briggs CE Supporter: ACTEON Release Date: 9/13/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/13/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Wendy Briggs, RDH teaches her simplified process for helping patients understand what is needed, and why they should do it. This is a complex conversation, that doesn't always produce the results we are hoping for. Join us to learn a simplified approach, that every practice can utilize. Learn how technology can have a powerful impact during the process, and help patients understand the WHY. Join the movement! Help your patients FIGHT Periodontal disease while learning to Detect, Diagnose, and Treat more effectively after watching this CE webinar.

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Treatment of the Terminal Dentition and Totally Edentulous Arches Presenter: Dr. Jack Krauser CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 9/12/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/12/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this CE webinar, the student will learn historical concepts and treatment efficiency using tilted implants and multi unit abutments. Examples of edentulous arches treated with this same concept will be explored. It will also cover terminal dentition, case examples, and various immediate load solutions-prostheses types.

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Review of CDC Infection Control Guidelines in the Dental Health Setting Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 9/7/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/7/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Clinicians may wonder: Why are the CDC Guidelines so important? Are these guidelines considered “recommendations” or “regulations and law?" This document may be difficult to read and understand - is there a simplified version available? And, have there been any important updates since 2003? This CE webinar will address these questions and introduce a recent “Cliffs Notes” version of the CDC Guidelines - Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care.

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You Never Get A 2nd Chance to Make a First Impression Presenter: Dr. Foroud Hakim CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 9/7/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/7/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will serve to present a systematic and case based approach to impression making and exposes the audience to some promising new materials. In addition, some time will be dedicated to variances and tips and tricks related to provisionalization including unique partial veneer preparation designs.

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Dental Caries A pH Mediated Disease - Finding the Right Treatment Fit Presenter: Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 8/29/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/29/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The right fit is important whether it’s our clothes, shoes, work and oral health. In 2017, a new CDT code created the right fit to finally treat gingivitis after decades of merely dumping gingival inflammation into the same category as health. It’s time to shift dentistry focus from finding the cavity to treating the caries pH infection disease. Watching and waiting for breakdown makes no sense. Saliva is one of the body’s most effective means for protecting the tooth enamel to be a pH buffer against acid. This CE webinar focuses on early treatment using up-to-date right fit technologies and systems and the latest in remineralization therapies.

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Anatomically Driven Biologic Endodontics Presenter: Dr. Martin Trope CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 8/28/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/28/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will • Comprehend the scientifically based biologic requirements for endodontic success • Understand the limitations of files that creates a round shape • Understand the latest generation of technologies that allows us to clinically obtain the essential biologic goals for success

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Why A Swipe With Just Any Wipe Can Affect Your Dental Chair Surfaces And Be Detrimental To Your Health Presenter: Debbie Zafiropoulos, RDH CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 8/24/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/24/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In the hustle and bustle of everyday dentistry we do not often think of one of the hardest working pieces of our dental equipment - the dental chair. Sure it has been utilized and modernized since 1790, when the world’s first adjustable dental chair was invented. But has the way we preserve them? In this informative CE webinar Debbie Z will lead the discussion in the value of properly cleaning and preserving dental chair upholstery, how to minimize the time and steps needed to do so while incorporating our own health protecting systems so that we can continue to serve the profession we love.

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Placing Dental Implants - Innovative Tools and Instrumentation to Maximize Clinical Efficiency Presenter: Dr. Isaac Tawil CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 8/24/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/24/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

If you place implants or would like to learn more about a clear path for delivering a successful dental implant, this CE webinar is a must see. Dr. Tawil will discuss the tools and techniques that increase efficiency, reduce chair time and enhance the patient experience.

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